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Benmoreite and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Tachylite

The general Benmoreite and Tachylite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Tachylite

The history of Benmoreite and Tachylite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Benmoreite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

Benmoreite and Tachylite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Benmoreite and Tachylite. In this section, you will know about Benmoreite and Tachylite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland whereas Origin of Tachylite is Iceland. It is interesting to know the name of Benmoreite and Tachylite discoverer. The Discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More and the discoverer of Tachylite is Unknown.

Etymology of Benmoreite and Tachylite

Along with Benmoreite and Tachylite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Tachylite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Tachylite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Tachylite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Tachylite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Tachylite are listed below.

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